Flooded Roads In Farmington Prompt Some Closures: Police

FARMINGTON, CT — Like many towns in central Connecticut, Farmington was walloped Wednesday morning as a heavy rainstorm whisked through the area, closing flooded roads.

Farmington police reported last Wednesday morning that local roadways are "experiencing localized flooding throughout the town."

As a result, police are urging motorists to avoid driving through flooded roadways, "even if a road seems passable."

That's because, police said, the water can be deeper than it appears and present a hazard.

Meanwhile, police said the town has set up barricades and signs on major roadways that are closed due to flooding.

Road closures were reported at:

• Meadow Road between Main Street (Route 10) and Red Oak Hill Road. Police said this road was reopened Wednesday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m.

Police said Tunxis Mead Park remains accessible from New Britain Avenue to Red Oak Hill Road.

• Johnson Avenue between Hyde Road and Northwest Drive (Plainville).

"Residents are encouraged to use extra caution on the roadway and avoid driving if possible," police said in a release late Wednesday morning.

Rain is anticipated to continue sporadically until 6 p.m. this evening.

"Farmington Emergency Services and town officials are actively monitoring the situation," wrote the FPD.

Residents can report flooded roads to Farmington Police Dispatch at 860-675-2400.